Why was there an explosion of cathedral buildings in Europe during the High Middle Ages?

Why was there an explosion of cathedral buildings in Europe during the High Middle Ages? What are the characteristics of the gothic style? How are Saint-Denis, Chartres Cathedral, and Notre Dame good examples of this style?

What were the primary cultural changes during the time period discussed in this unit?

What were the primary cultural changes during the time period discussed in this unit? To what extent did they derive from cross-cultural interaction? To what extent did they grow from within particular societies?

Compare and contrast the post-cold war security trends in the Middle East

Compare and contrast the post-cold war security trends in the Middle East.  thoroughly explain three separate instances in which multiple post-cold war security trends overlap, interact, or reinforce one another.

Why the Soviet Union collapsed under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev

Why the Soviet Union collapsed under the leadership of Mikhail Gorbachev rather than during the stagnant and corrupt era of Leonid Brezhnev? Explain

Compare Machiavelli’s idea of effective rule to those found in Pereira, DeBary, and Jahangir

Compare Machiavelli’s idea of effective rule to those found in Pereira, DeBary, and Jahangir.  What advice would Machiavelli give to them about the rule, and why?  What would they say to him, and why?  Who is right, do you think?

Discuss the Yoruba ethnic group of West Africa

Discuss the Yoruba ethnic group of West Africa. Students may address but are not limited to discussing the origins and founding of the Yoruba states, Yoruba government, Yoruba spirituality, and Yoruba economics.

 Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions

Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions(Religions) on East Asia over time(schools, branches of government). Explain the systems of government employed by the Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time? (Government/Politics)

Explain the systems of government employed by the Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time?

Explain the systems of government employed by the Chinese dynasties and how they developed over time? (Government/Politics) Explain the effects of Chinese cultural traditions(Religions) on East Asia over time(schools, branches of government).

The Philippines benefit from the market integration

How could emerging and developing countries like the Philippines benefit from the market integration including increasing our participation in this global phenomenon

What factors slowed the expansion of suburbanization in the latter part of the century?

Describe the economic, political, and social factors that contributed to the growth of suburbs in Canadian cities during the early to the mid-20th century. What factors slowed the expansion of suburbanization in the latter part of the century?